Care providers HC-One, Choice Care Group and Priory Group have been featured in the independent Top 50 Apprenticeship Employers 2022 list, along with charity Hft and health partnership Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System. 

Avery Healthcare was also in the top 100 list in 65th place. 

The recently published Top 100 list, developed by the Department for Education in conjunction with High Fliers Research, recognises the highest standards of apprenticeship employment in England based on a range of data points and includes a range of industries in both the private and public sectors. The list recognises the commitment of employers and supports future apprentices, career advisers and others to identify future potential apprenticeship opportunities. 

HC-One joined the list for the first time, in recognition of its commitment to the career-boosting opportunities provided by apprenticeships over the past 12 months. 

Nursing assistant at Capwell Grange Care Home Niall Hutton started as a care assistant at the home in September 2018, before progressing to senior care assistant, then nursing assistant as part of HC-One’s apprenticeship programme. 

“My apprenticeship with HC-One gave me the opportunity to develop my leadership and clinical skills in a range of different practical scenarios, working alongside talented mentors to improve my existing skills and learn new one,” said Hutton. “During my studies, I took on the role of Infection Control Lead for my workplace, during the height of the pandemic and was encouraged to learn a lot about Colleague engagement, policies and how to continue to provide the highest standards of care even in high-pressure situations. I am hoping to continue my career pathway and complete a nursing degree apprenticeship to become a Registered Nurse.”